Usually a “mazel tov” would go to the person being honored, but this week the American Friends of the Hebrew University is accepting congratulations for convincing one of the world’s richest men to accept an award.
Mostly immigrants from the former Soviet Union, members of the Israeli rhythmic gymnastics team are united by growing up in families versed in a more intense approach to sports.
The participation of every Mediterranean country except one in France’s summit inaugurating a Mideast-E.U. confederation has boosted prospects for a union that the French president hopes will advance Arab-Israeli peace.
